Operator
Øresundslinjen
The floating bridge between northern Zealand and Sweden - part of the Danish operator Molslinjen since 2023
- One route - Helsingør - Helsingborg across the Øresund in 20 minutes, round the clock
- Five ferries, the three largest battery-powered - over six million passengers a year
- Cars checked in at the latest 10 minutes, foot passengers 5 minutes before departure
About Øresundslinjen
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About Øresundslinjen
Øresundslinjen operates the shortest and busiest ferry link between Denmark and Sweden. Just four kilometres separate Helsingør, on the northern tip of Zealand, from Helsingborg in Sweden, and the ferries shuttle back and forth round the clock, every 20 minutes during the day. Every year the operator carries more than six million passengers, around one million cars, 410,000 lorries and about 9,200 coaches across the sound. The Danish company is based right at the terminal in Helsingør, Færgevej 8.
Since 2023, Øresundslinjen has belonged to the Danish operator Molslinjen, based in Aarhus, which bought its predecessor ForSea A/S that same year and renamed the line. Molslinjen is Denmark's largest domestic ferry operator and also runs Bornholmslinjen, Alslinjen, Langelandslinjen, Samsølinjen and Fanølinjen; it belongs to the infrastructure fund EQT and is part of Nordic Ferry Infrastructure. The line itself has a longer history of names: it began in 1996 as Sundbroen, was renamed HH Ferries in 1997, ran for years under the Scandlines brand, then as ForSea Ferries from 2018, before taking its current name in 2023.
Ships and fleet
Five ferries operate the route, including the Tycho Brahe, the Aurora and the Hamlet. The three largest ships run on battery power and, according to Molslinjen, are the largest battery-powered ferries on a high-frequency route; the operator states the electricity comes almost entirely from wind, hydro and solar power. By 2030, Øresundslinjen aims to run its entire fleet emission-free. On board there is a café and shop, and on the Aurora also the restaurant Waves; payment is by card, with cash accepted on board and in Helsingør only in Danish kroner.
Route on this page
For your trip to Denmark, Øresundslinjen is the side trip to Sweden from northern Zealand. The route Helsingør - Helsingborg gets you to Skåne in 20 minutes with no bridge toll, whether as a day trip to Helsingborg or as one leg of a round trip that comes back to Copenhagen via the Øresund Bridge. If you're arriving from Germany with Scandlines via Puttgarden - Rødby or Rostock - Gedser, you can add the Øresund ferry as a combined ticket.
Check-in, vehicles and pets
With a car, motorbike, motorhome or vehicle with a trailer, you need to be checked in at the latest 10 minutes before departure; with a commuter card, 5 minutes is enough, and foot passengers must check in at the latest 5 minutes beforehand. If you give your number plate when booking online, the system recognises the vehicle automatically at the entrance; with a ticket from the machine you take the next available departure. A car is any vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes gross weight, a motorhome counts regardless of weight or length, and vehicles over six metres check in manually; details for campers are in our guide Motorhomes. Dogs and cats travel without an extra ticket, on a lead on the passenger deck, but not into the shop, restaurant or café. To enter Sweden, Swedish customs require a microchip, rabies vaccination at least 21 days before travel, pet passport, a minimum age of 15 weeks and registration with customs - more in our guide Dogs and pets. There are occasional border checks between Denmark and Sweden, so keep your ID card or passport handy.
Tickets
Øresundslinjen offers two fares: the Lowprice ticket is the cheapest, valid an hour before and after the booked departure, changeable online for a fee, and non-refundable. The Standard ticket is valid eight hours before and after the booked departure and can be changed and refunded free of charge up to departure. For a same-day return there's a day ticket, foot passengers have their own single and day tickets, and children and seniors travel at a reduced rate. Booking online or in the app is cheaper than at the machine. Departures are in the timetable, and the comparison of all Denmark routes is in the price overview.
FAQ Øresundslinjen
Frequently asked questions
Questions and answers about Øresundslinjen and the ferry across the Øresund
Which route does Øresundslinjen operate?+
Øresundslinjen runs exactly one route: Helsingør - Helsingborg across the Øresund. The crossing takes around 20 minutes, and the ferries operate round the clock, every 20 minutes during the day. Both terminals sit right in town next to the railway stations.
Who owns Øresundslinjen?+
Since 2023, Øresundslinjen has belonged to the Danish operator Molslinjen, based in Aarhus, which also runs Bornholmslinjen, Alslinjen and Langelandslinjen. Before that, the line operated under the name ForSea, and before that as HH Ferries, at times under the Scandlines brand.
Which ships does Øresundslinjen use?+
Five ferries operate the route, including the Tycho Brahe, the Aurora and the Hamlet. The three largest ships run on battery power and rank among the largest battery-powered ferries in the world; by 2030 the entire fleet is due to run emission-free.
When do I need to be at the port with Øresundslinjen?+
With a car, motorbike or motorhome, you need to be checked in at the latest 10 minutes before departure; with a commuter card, 5 minutes is enough. Foot passengers must check in at the latest 5 minutes beforehand. With a ticket from the machine at the port, you take the next available departure.
Can I bring a car or motorhome?+
Yes. A car is any vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes, while a motorhome counts regardless of weight or length; the price depends on whether the vehicle is under or over six metres long, and vehicles over six metres check in manually. Trailers are booked separately by length. More in our guide Motorhomes.
Can my dog travel on the Øresund ferry?+
Yes, no extra ticket needed: dogs and cats may go on the passenger deck on a lead, but not into the shop, restaurant or café. To enter Sweden, Swedish customs require a microchip, rabies vaccination, pet passport, a minimum age of 15 weeks and registration with customs. Full details are in our guide Dogs and pets.
What tickets are available, and where do I find the timetable and prices?+
Øresundslinjen offers the non-refundable Lowprice ticket with an hour's flexibility, and the freely changeable and refundable Standard ticket with eight hours' flexibility, plus a day ticket for a return trip. Departures are in the timetable, with prices compared in the price overview.